Beach Buggy Simulator

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Beach Buggy Simulator
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Developer(s) Sysoft
Publisher(s) Silverbird
Platform(s) ZX Spectrum
Commodore 64
Amstrad CPC
Release 1988
Genre(s) Driving, Shooting
Mode(s)One or two players

Beach Buggy Simulator is a video game released for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC in 1988.

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Gameplay

ZX Spectrum screenshot Beach Buggy Simulator.png
ZX Spectrum screenshot

In Beach Buggy Simulator, the players have to drive a beach buggy through several dune trials by jumping over the rocks and similar hazards, scattered along the way. The buggy is equipped with a gun for shooting down the helicopters that are passing by, trying to destroy the vehicle. [1] The goal is to reach the finish line before the time limit runs out. [2]

Reception

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References

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